Horse Tracks: Hall of Fame edition

Every year the selection process is the same. A huge list of notable players gets whittled down over a series of cuts to just eighteen finalists.

In advance of the Hall of Fame Selection Meeting in February... each of the nominees is thoroughly discussed by the committee before a series of reduction votes are taken.

(For the complete Hall of Fame selection process, here's a link.)

The 'discussion' noted above is kicked off by a presentation given by the sports writer from that players home market. The Denver Broncos representative is ESPN writer Jeff Legwold. When it comes down to it, it's Legwold's job to 'sell' great Broncos to the Hall of Fame committee. Next year, it will have been half a decade since the Broncos got a new bust in Canton.

So here's the question: Is it out of bounds for Broncos fans to critically look at Legwold's efforts? The man clearly has passion for the Broncos and the city of Denver. If more Hall of Fame finalists fail to become Hall of Famers how should Broncos fans view his role in the process? Is it fair to even ask these questions? Should Hall of Fame voters be scrutinized by the teams, players, and fans they represent in the selection process? What does Terrell Davis think? I wonder.

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Need more on the running back position battle? Here's another look at it. Broncos running backs: Hillman, Ball compete for 1B

I've said before that Woody Paige's optimism is infections and admirable. Here's his latest. Paige: 53 reasons for Denver Broncos to sense super season - The Denver Post

CB Aqib Talib talkin' my language! Aqib Talib says Denver Broncos secondary 'definitely' best in league - NFL Nation - ESPN

What's the latest on WR Cody Latimer? All good things. Cody Latimer ‘way ahead’ of where he was last year

Broncos great LB Tom Jackson celebrates his recent Pete Rozelle award with former teammates and current ESPN co-workers. Former teammates, ESPN colleagues congratulate Tom Jackson on award

Oh how I wish I were a Japanese intern! How great is this?! Japanese interns gain experience with the Broncos

Former Giants WR and Monday Night Football broadcaster Frank Gifford passed away Sunday. All good thoughts to him and his family. Hall of Famer, former broadcaster Frank Gifford dies - NFL.com

Vikings RB Adrian Peterson thinks he's a sure-fire Hall of Famer. Don't get me started on running backs that belong in the Hall of Fame (cough, cough - Terrell Davis). Adrian Peterson: I want to be greatest in history - NFL.com

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DB Brandon Carr may miss some time with a broken bone in his hand. Ouch. Injury roundup: Cowboys' Carr breaks hand bone - NFL.com

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The Falcons love them some Julio Jones... and rightfully so. Arthur Blank expects to do a long-term deal with Julio Jones | ProFootballTalk